Linear and Tetrahedral are symmetrical in polarity, bent + paramedial assymetrical, how all shape asymetrical?

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Linear and Tetrahedral are symmetrical in polarity, bent + paramedial assymetrical, how all shape asymetrical?

2007-12-17 09:54:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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You mean "pyramidal".

For linear and tetrahedral molecules, such as O=C=O and CH4, the dipoles in the different bonds cancel each other out. The same happens with BF3, which is flat. However, in molecules like water (bent) and ammonia (pyramidal), which are less symmetrical, the bond dipoles don't cancel out and you are left with an overall dipole in the molecule.

2007-12-17 10:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Lone pair distortion?

2007-12-17 17:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋